Program: Diabetes Program
Organizations: Whitesand First Nation
Whitesand First Nation - Band Office
Whitesand First Nation - Health Department
Description of Services: Supports for individuals living with prediabetes or diabetes
Provides education and services for the prevention, management and treatment of diabetes
  • Provides case management and screening services in cooperation with the Diabetes Team from the St Joseph's Care Group in Thunder Bay
  • Offers basic foot care services
  • Works to reduce the number of avoidable complications that can arise from uncontrolled diabetes
  • Advises on developing and implementing an approach to care and management of diabetes
  • Assists individuals in finding appropriate services
  • Provides referrals to other health care professionals
Requirements
Fees: None
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Members of Whitesand First Nation living with prediabetes, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, or who are at-risk
Application: Appointments required; contact the Community Health Representative
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible      Not Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Contact Information
Phone Numbers: 807-583-2671
Fax: 807-583-2513
Website: www.whitesandfirstnation.com
Address: c/o Whitesand Band Office
PO Box 68
Armstrong, ON
P0T 1A0
Street
Address: 		Doug's Dr
Whitesand First Nation
Map
Location:
  • Health Office is located at Doug's Dr in the community of Armstrong
  • Situated near the Band Office/Administration building
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Contacts: Brenda Kwandibens - Community Health Representative
brenda.kwandibens@whitesandfirstnation.com
Angela Nodin - Health Coordinator
angela.nodin@whitesandfirstnation.com

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